Puddletown Chess – Elevate your Chess

Elevate your Chess

Puddletown Chess is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon, that furthers the game of chess for young players

$13403

Grants & Scholarships

724

Free & Discounted Tournament Entries

$9200

Donations to Chess Organizations

$30914

Invested in Girls, Non-binary, Low-income & Rural Players

Upcoming Events

Casual Chess Nights – 4/10

04/10/25 @ 06:30 PM - 04/10/25 @ 08:00 PM

Casual Chess Nights

Oceanic Chess Gala II Tournament

04/12/25 @ 10:00 AM - 04/12/25 @ 03:30 PM

Setting a Trap When You’re Losing

04/13/25 @ 07:00 PM - 04/13/25 @ 08:00 PM

Casual Chess Nights – 4/17

04/17/25 @ 06:30 PM - 04/17/25 @ 08:00 PM

Casual Chess Nights

Casual Chess Nights – 4/24

04/24/25 @ 06:30 PM - 04/24/25 @ 08:00 PM

Casual Chess Nights

May Flower Open II Tournament

05/17/25 @ 10:00 AM - 05/17/25 @ 03:30 PM

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Puddletown News

Inside Our Winning Chess Program

Introduction At Puddletown Chess, we’ve developed a unique and hands-on training program designed to help…

Three stories that embody the spirit of Puddletown Chess

During our most recent tournament, on March 15th, I shared three heartwarming stories that embody…

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